When the Subspace Field Modulator is activated, the ship phases out of its current variance, granting a resistance to all damage for a short period of time. While in this phase variance you will be highly susceptible to Proton damage.

The [Subspace Field Modulator] makes the player extremely susceptible to Proton damage. When the device was originally added, there were no sources of proton damage (from space combat) in the game. This allowed players to use the device at any time without worrying about the lowered proton damage resistance rating.

Starting with the introduction of the Tholians in Season 6, the [Nukara Web Mine Launcher] and [Console - Universal - Tholian Web Generator] became the first sources of the damage type in space combat. With Season 8 and Season 9, additional weapons were introduced making the damage type more accessible to players. Because of this, when in PvP, the device must now be used strategically, taking care not to use the device when other players are using proton weapons. Also, when in PvE, the device should not be used when fighting Tholians.

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